Brentwood School, a vibrant and diverse K-12 independent school, is seeking an experienced Fabrication educator to oversee its Fabrication Lab and engage students and faculty in real-world problem solving beginning August 15th, 2019. The Fabrication Lab Innovator and Collaborator is a full-time position and will be responsible for supporting the Belldegrun Center for Innovative Leadership’s mission statement and core skills through integration with Brentwood School’s K-12 academic and extracurricular programming. This individual should possess a love for working with children alongside a deep knowledge of design thinking, 2D & 3D design, STEAM, building, project-based learning, and tinkering. The Fabrication Innovator and Collaborator will report to the Director of the Belldegrun Center for Innovative Leadership.

It is expected that a successful candidate would:

Train, guide, and supervise students as they utilize the Fabrication Lab’s resources during the school day and afterschool, including students engaging in independent projects

Develop and showcase to Brentwood faculty models of how to integrate the Fabrication Lab into the K-12 curriculum; provide support and guidance to teachers for ongoing projects and courses connected to the Fabrication Lab

Provide daily supervision of the Fabrication Lab and develop safety protocols so that access is limited to qualified students

Develop and teach K-12 courses and programming that utilize the Fabrication Lab’s resources and align with the BCIL mission and skills

Plan and implement special programs such as maker challenges and guest speakers that bring the Brentwood community into the Fabrication Lab and connect community partners to the Fabrication Lab

Collaborate with the Summer Director to develop courses and programming that utilize the Fabrication Lab

Facilitate connections with other maker communities and community partners to promote collaborative opportunities and increased awareness of the BCIL

Develop a scope and sequence for K-12 programming related to the Fabrication Lab

Develop criteria and participate in the evaluation of projects created in the Fabrication Lab and tie this criteria to the mission and skills of the BCIL

Develop opportunities for student leadership connected with the Fabrication Lab

Pursue ongoing professional development in the fields of fabrication, pedagogy, and technology

Attend collaborative meetings for the Belldegrun Center for Innovative Leadership and participate on Committees

Perform additional duties and participate in the life of the school

In addition, a candidate should possess the following qualities:

An undergraduate degree in a STEM-related field; an advanced degree is preferred

Experience in an educational makerspace environment

Classroom teaching experience and strong classroom management skills

Strong collaboration and cross-cultural competency

An interest in and openness to professional development

Commitment to equity and inclusion

A sense of humor, warmth of personality, and energy

Flexibility

Brentwood School is dedicated to the creation of a diverse faculty and staff that better represents our student body and the city of Los Angeles. Information about our school and the Belldegrun Center for Innovative Leadership may be found at www.bwscampus.com. Please submit a letter of interest and a resume to the contact person listed below. In your letter, highlight your education and experience specifically related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Ericka Taylor

Administrative Assistant to the Belldegrun Center for Innovative Leadership and Equity & Inclusion

100 S. Barrington Place

Los Angeles, CA 90049

E-mail: etaylor@bwscampus.com

Brentwood School, a vibrant and diverse K-12 independent school, is seeking an experienced Fabrication educator to oversee its Fabrication Lab and engage students and faculty in real-world problem solving beginning August 15th, 2019. The Fabrication Lab Innovator and Collaborator is a full-time position and will be responsible for supporting the Belldegrun Center for Innovative Leadership’s mission statement and core skills through integration with Brentwood School’s K-12 academic and extracurricular programming. This individual should possess a love for working with children alongside a deep knowledge of design thinking, 2D & 3D design, STEAM, building, project-based learning, and tinkering. The Fabrication Innovator and Collaborator will report to the Director of the Belldegrun Center for Innovative Leadership.

It is expected that a successful candidate would:

Train, guide, and supervise students as they utilize the Fabrication Lab’s resources during the school day and afterschool, including students engaging in independent projects

Develop and showcase to Brentwood faculty models of how to integrate the Fabrication Lab into the K-12 curriculum; provide support and guidance to teachers for ongoing projects and courses connected to the Fabrication Lab

Provide daily supervision of the Fabrication Lab and develop safety protocols so that access is limited to qualified students

Develop and teach K-12 courses and programming that utilize the Fabrication Lab’s resources and align with the BCIL mission and skills

Plan and implement special programs such as maker challenges and guest speakers that bring the Brentwood community into the Fabrication Lab and connect community partners to the Fabrication Lab

Collaborate with the Summer Director to develop courses and programming that utilize the Fabrication Lab

Facilitate connections with other maker communities and community partners to promote collaborative opportunities and increased awareness of the BCIL

Develop a scope and sequence for K-12 programming related to the Fabrication Lab

Develop criteria and participate in the evaluation of projects created in the Fabrication Lab and tie this criteria to the mission and skills of the BCIL

Develop opportunities for student leadership connected with the Fabrication Lab

Pursue ongoing professional development in the fields of fabrication, pedagogy, and technology

Attend collaborative meetings for the Belldegrun Center for Innovative Leadership and participate on Committees

Perform additional duties and participate in the life of the school

In addition, a candidate should possess the following qualities:

An undergraduate degree in a STEM-related field; an advanced degree is preferred

Experience in an educational makerspace environment

Classroom teaching experience and strong classroom management skills

Strong collaboration and cross-cultural competency

An interest in and openness to professional development

Commitment to equity and inclusion

A sense of humor, warmth of personality, and energy

Flexibility

About Brentwood School

Mission & Values
Brentwood School is a vibrant and diverse community whose purpose is to promote personal and intellectual growth.
We provide challenging, engaging programs in a nurturing learning environment, devoting care and attention to every student. Embracing high standards of character, commitment, and achievement.
Brentwood School encourages students to think critically and creatively and to act ethically.
In its relatively short history, Brentwood School has grown to be one of the premier independent day schools in Southern California. Founded as a non-profit corporation in 1972, Brentwood School acquired the Brentwood Military Academy, which had existed since 1902.
Brentwood School opened in the fall of 1972 as a co-educational, college preparatory day school with grades 6-10. Grade 11 was added in fall 1973, and the school graduated its first senior class in June 1975.